Life model, magician's assistant, lingerie shop worker... Paloma Faith says she has always chosen jobs in which she gets to be watched. On the eve of her new album's release, Tim Lewis asks the English eccentric why she feels the need to show off

For once, the sun was out in force and we have the pictures to prove it: from Emeli Sandé's quiff to Este Haim's bass face via Karen O and Dizzee Rascal spitting sense, some highlights from this year's T in the Park